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Diff backlash

Tech Talk for Ford, Mazda, Daihatsu & Makes that currently dont have a home.

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Diff backlash

Post by chugga »

My diff has excesive backlash and it makes a slight clunk noise only in 1st and 2nd when backing off the accelarator. Any way to adjust this while the diff is on the car?
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Re: Diff backlash

Post by Percy »

Not if its diff backlash, the whole centre will have to come out and be adjusted, also check uni joints they can sometimes make similar noises.
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Re: Diff backlash

Post by chugga »

Is it a difficult to adjust the backlash?
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Re: Diff backlash

Post by Percy »

You will need a dial gauge and torque wrench, not sure if you need any other specialty tools, best off to send it to a diff and gearbox place as it is a pretty precise. Will prob set you back round $300.
I do most things on my car but I leave that one to my mate a toyota mechanic.
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Re: Diff backlash

Post by chugga »

Thanks percy. I am getting the backlash fixed for 120 :)
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